Product Comparison: Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS vs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM


General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
E 10-18mm F4 OSS
FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
From expansive landscapes to striking interior shots with dramatic perspective, capture it all with total precision – even in low-light conditions. A minimum focal length of only 10 mm lets you capture striking interior shots as well as dramatic landscapes.
G Master performance in a wide-angle F2.8 16-35mm zoom offers a wealth of opportunities to capture subjects in creative new ways. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot at, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner-to-corner, with stunning background bokeh when required.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
4 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
10 millimeters
16 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
18 millimeters
35 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Zoom Lens
  • A compact, sharp ultra-wide angle lens with optical stabilization and constant aperture of F4.0.
  • The F4 aperture is good.
  • The focal range is great for indoors.
  • Perfect focal distance for my needs.
  • The F4 aperture is not considered 'fast'.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Zoom Lens
  • F2.8 at 16mm is impressive.
  • Great colors that come from this lens.
  • F2.8 at 16mm lets in a lot of light for wide angle detail.
  • Very happy with this purchase and quality of this lens!
  • I really like this lens. It's extremely wide and sharp!
Size & Weight
Height
2.75 in.
3.5 in.
Width
2.75 in.
3.5 in.
Depth
2.5 in.
4.8 in.
Weight
8 oz.
24 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Zoom Lens
  • This lens balances very well on my camera.
  • Compact and lightweight.
  • It's lightweight and can help you get the wide angle views that you want.
  • It is compact, lightweight - and the photos appear excellent.
  • This lens is very wide and compact.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Zoom Lens
  • This is currently my main lens, very versatile, and handy for traveling photography.
  • Super sharp, incredible lens! Great size.
  • Love this lens. Very sharp. Outstanding travel lens.
  • Great size for travel, fits nicely in the hand.
  • Weight and size are excellent. Highly recommend.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
17.7 in.
11.04 in.
Field Of View
109° - 76°
107° - 63°
Zoom Type
Manual
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Zoom Lens
  • The image seems to be very sharp edge to edge and auto focus is quick and snappy.
  • It is lightweight, compact and has a fast focus.
  • Fast focus and well integrated with the features of my Sony A6500.
  • Sharp and fast focus. Great lens!
  • This lens has a smooth focus and zoom ring.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Zoom Lens
  • The Sony SEL1635GM is an excellent lens, providing sharpness across the frame and fast autofocus.
  • Very sharp, great sony autofocus system. Quiet autofocus.
  • Images are sharp and focus works well.
  • Sharp, fast, and quiet.
  • Great pictures! Very sharp with excellent color.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
10 Elements in 8 Groups
16 Elements in 13 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
11
Filter Diameter
62 millimeters
82 millimeters
Extras
Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion), Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Circular aperture
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, XA (extreme aspherical), Nano AR Coating
What customers say about "Features"
Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS Zoom Lens
  • The build quality is outstanding with very smooth focus and aperture rings.
  • Great wide-angle lens! Sharp, fast to focus, and the OSS image stabilization works great!
  • Good build quality. Has a focus and a zoom ring for manual use.
  • This lens is sharpest in the center and has a very durable build quality.
  • OSS is nice and it's awesome to be able to get this wide on an APS-C camera.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Zoom Lens
  • The high quality you'd expect from a GM lens.
  • Has an 82mm filter thread.
  • The Bokeh this lens produces is beautiful.
  • Very little distortion – even without correction there is surprisingly little distortion on this lens.
  • This lens was absolutely incredible. Amazing number of aperture blades.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
899.99 $
2199.99 $
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